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Topic: Dual XLR > 1/8" mini plug? (Read 6677 times)

Anyone use this setup? I have recently been running my Naks and Teacs to two separate XLRs with a stereo L/R > 1/8" mini. I'm needing a new set in order to run both sets of mics at once. Looking for something with fewer parts to keep track of and wondering what others use for this.

In particular, has anyone used the following? Looks like it is for hooking up your mp3 player to a system with XLR inputs, but I see no reason it would not work for mics > recorder.

adrianf74

Anyone use this setup? I have recently been running my Naks and Teacs to two separate XLRs with a stereo L/R > 1/8" mini. I'm needing a new set in order to run both sets of mics at once. Looking for something with fewer parts to keep track of and wondering what others use for this.

In particular, has anyone used the following? Looks like it is for hooking up your mp3 player to a system with XLR inputs, but I see no reason it would not work for mics > recorder.

It'll work just fine. (Really should've had that first cup of coffee before replying to emails). That cable will work fine for soundboard outputs to 1/8" but, as mentioned, you'll need the other ends for mics. Regardless, the cables are clearner than running adaptors and the like.

I'd drop Darktrain or Ted a line as I'm sure they can build a better cable for you (techflexed, even) for around the same price.

I picked up a 2 female XLR>1/8" cable at the local Sam Ash store. Only about 12" long; they may have had longer. I just use a 10' female to male 1/8" extension cable when need be. Got it to take the output from two AT battery boxes (one for each mic) to a M10; works great on a soundboard too

Ted made me this exact cable that I use to run Nak 300s directly into a M10. 3 feet long with 1 feet of techflex to the 1/8 connector. Right angle XLRs. Perfect for my onstage jazz recordings I am predominantly doing. Can use regular XLR cables to extend for open gigs. AWESOME build quality and reasonable price. HIGHLY recommend this route.

Ted made me this exact cable that I use to run Nak 300s directly into a M10. 3 feet long with 1 feet of techflex to the 1/8 connector. Right angle XLRs. Perfect for my onstage jazz recordings I am predominantly doing. Can use regular XLR cables to extend for open gigs. AWESOME build quality and reasonable price. HIGHLY recommend this route.

I use a regular XLR cable(s) to get from the board to my recorder and then use a Hosa adapter cable for dual female XLR > 1/8" stereo mini plug (about 18" in length). In my case, I add attenuators in between if needed because some signals from the board are too hot.

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I use a regular XLR cable(s) to get from the board to my recorder and then use a Hosa adapter cable for dual female XLR > 1/8" stereo mini plug (about 18" in length). In my case, I add attenuators in between if needed because some signals from the board are too hot.

I use a regular XLR cable(s) to get from the board to my recorder and then use a Hosa adapter cable for dual female XLR > 1/8" stereo mini plug (about 18" in length). In my case, I add attenuators in between if needed because some signals from the board are too hot.

I agree and do the same thing! I run and recommend 15'-20' Straight XLR->Straight XLR cables, and then use the appropriate adapter if I need to go to 1/4" or 1/8". It's better and more versatile to patch a variety of SBD's that way IMO! You'll always have the XLR ends of the cables if needed, and you can just use adapters on the ends if you need to run a different connector/cable format at the recorder end!

MUCH easier and cheaper than having separate cables for every kind of different connector style IMO! As always, YMMV

For me personally, I like the smaller one because I won't use it much and it'll take up less space in my gear bag the smaller it is! Plus, my Straight XLR's for SBD patches are 15' long, so I don't really need the extra 5'! That said, both look like great options and I definitely need to grab that shorter Hosa Y Cable from above that's only $12! Thanks again for the links guys!

Next up, I need some Straight XLR->Straight RCA adapters for the SBD ends of my XLR's, so that I can easily patch a SBD that only has RCA outs! That should cover me pretty good on SBD patches! RCA & XLR OUTs for the SBD ends, and XLR & 1/8" INs for the recorder end! Do most SBD's have a MALE XLR OUTPUT Female XLR end of my cables for the SBD end, and Male XLR connectors for my recorder end, correct? I RARELY get a SBD patch, but I'd still like to be prepared for almost any situation I'd have patching the SBD for my 70D's, and just wanted to make sure that most SBD's do have a MALE XLR output, and NOT a Female XLR out!

I recently got some used 15' GakCables from my good friend Dustin[aka caymanreview! Thanks again buddy ] for the RARE times that I get a SBD patch, or if I needed my +60v PFA setup extended even longer than it already is! Well, I also wanted to be prepared for ANY SBD output possible[XLR/RCA/1/4"], so I just ordered these two pairs of adapters so that I can easily go from the XLR ends, to the 1/4" jacks, or the RCA jacks depending on which board it is, just by switching out adapters at the SBD end! Should make patching the SBD nice and easy and I should now be covered for pretty much ANY SBD patching situation I might encounter, whether it be a tiny cheaper one, or a bigass Midas Pro

I just thought that I'd share these so that anyone needing to do the same will know the cheapest route to get them! I was initially going to order from Full Compass for like the 4th time this week[seriously lol ], but shipping was almost $13, so I said fu*k that and looked on ebay! I saved OVER the $13 shipping fee from Full Compass on eBay too and got all [4] adapters for only $34/Shipped! hahaha. That was the cheapest I could find them online, especially from the same site/place Anyway, here's the links where I got mine at tonight on eBay!